upwards, absolute suppression of stool and flatus, hiccough *[1] and eructations — a patient suffering from these symptoms is said have an attack of Alasaka. 5.
Vilambiká: — The person in whom the deranged and undigested food matter does not find any outlet either through the upper or lower channels of the body owing to the fact of its being obstructed in its course by the action of the deranged Váyu and Kapha, is said to be suffering from an attack of Vilambiká by old medical experts and should be given up as incurable. In whatever part of the body the Áma (undigested food matter) is present, it produces its own characteristic symptoms in that very part and the vitiation of a particular Dosha in such cases should be diagnosed by the presence of the characteristic symptoms (e. g. distension, etc.,) of Áma (indigestion). 6 — 7.
Prognosis: — A patient exhibiting such symptoms as blackish blue (Śyáma) colour of teeth, nails and lips, diminished consciousness, vomiting, eyes sunk in their sockets, feeble voice and looseness of all the joints, should be regarded as not returning from his journey (to the eternal home). 8.
General Treatment:— In the curable types, cauterization of the regions of Párshni (heels), dry fomentation, exhibition of strong emetics and such like measures are recommended. Fasting should be observed at (the time of) the digestion of the food. Digestive (Páchana) remedies as well as purgatives should also be prescribed. The patient gets instantaneous relief in cases of fainting, diarrhœa, etc., on the cleansing of his body with the medicinal (emetic or purgative) remedies. Intestinal injections after the manner of an Aáthápana Vasti may be likewise applied in all cases
- ↑ * Mádhava reads "thirst" in place of "hic-cough."
